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COVID-19

What Loss Looks Like During Covid

Have you lost a loved one during covid and struggled to find ways to grieve while separated from family?  Like tens of thousands of older Americans, Jeanne has found herself in the challenging position of navigating the processes of grieving and adapting to life on her own within the unique constraints of the covid world. 

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Hopping On The Wave Of Pandemic Minimalism

Out of desire or necessity, many older adults have turned quarantine into an opportunity for scaling back spending and cleaning out the closets. Minimalism has long been a popular strategy for an earlier, healthier retirement—but now, many have found it is more worthwhile than ever.

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LIVING

"As Far As I Can Go"

As many Americans think about working longer and aging actively, James Taylor’s steady vitality can serve as inspiration.

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WHO Director-General's opening and closing remarks on older persons and COVID-19

WHO Director-General's opening and closing remarks on older persons and COVID-19.

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3 Tips for Covid Caregiving

Together we  can find creative ways to care and be cared for.

LIVING

Age-Friendly Cities are Eco-Friendly, Too

While older Americans often get knocked for their indifference to climate change, they often lead the most sustainable lifestyles. As the needs of older Americans increasingly coincide with those of the planet, cities have the chance to better meet them both.

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Sun Safety During Covid

As the pandemic continues to dominate our conversations about safety, we can’t afford to forget about the other, older risks that haven’t gone away. 

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Alone Together

People of all ages are now experiencing the kinds of challenges with which many older Americans were already familiar: staying connected with friends and family, remaining active, and finding or forming communities.

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"Ok Boomer" in the Age of Covid

As the novel coronavirus spread through the United States, a backdrop of intergenerational conflict has shaped the way the pandemic has been understood.

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Are the Events of 2020 Really Unprecedented?

Now more than ever, older adults have an important role to play in helping us all put today’s big events into context. 

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